Poems (Nealds)/To the memory of an affectionate Mother

by Adeline Martha Nealds

TO THE MEMORY OF AN AFFECTIONATE MOTHER.

Once on a mother's tender breast
I sigh'd my sorrowing heart to rest.
But that is past—and she no more;
 Whilst I in hopeless agony
Must mourn those happy days are o'er
 Which brought such bliss to me:
For ne'er again on that dear breast
Will my sad heart be hush'd to rest.